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animation

Black Barbie

Through autobiographical poetry and animation, a woman reflects on trying to lighten her skin and the beauty ideals that taught her to question its worth.

Bahari Blue

Credits & connections

Production studio: The Comfy Studio

Cultural context

Ghanaian feminist autobiographical animation, confronting colourism and skin bleaching.

Source credits

Comfort Arthur

Viewing & reading

  • The Comfy Studio · Official listing only · Unknown / not checked · Official information only · Creator official film/portfolio page, watch availability and licence to host elsewhere unconfirmed; no Ghana account-level playback verified.

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